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Mookie Betts underwent a successful right knee arthroscopy, chondroplasty and a loose body removal on Thursday.

Betts battled soreness in the knee throughout the second half, making his .338/.388/.547 batting line with 13 home runs and 54 RBI after the break all the more impressive. He's expected to be ready to go for the start of spring training, although it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Red Sox ease him into things. Nov 11 - 10:29 AM

Mookie Betts was announced as a winner of the Silver Slugger Award among American League outfielders on Thursday.

It’s no surprise. Betts, a first-time winner, amassed 31 homers and 113 RBI this past season while putting up a .318/.363/.534 batting line. He also stole 26 bases and scored 122 runs. He could add some more hardware next week, as he’s one of the finalists for the American League MVP award. The other winners: Mike Trout (OF), Mark Trumbo (OF), Miguel Cabrera (1B), Jose Altuve (2B), Xander Bogaerts (SS), Josh Donaldson (3B), Salvador Perez (C), David Ortiz (DH). Silver Slugger Awards are voted on by MLB coaches and managers. Nov 10 - 6:54 PM

The BBWAA announced on Monday that Mookie Betts, Mike Trout and Jose Altuve are finalists for the American League MVP award.

Trout was the best player not only in the American League but in all of baseball this season. However, him being on a bad team is going to affect his chances for some voters, as silly as that is. Betts is probably the favorite here and is certainly deserving of plenty of accolades after batting .318/.363/.534 with 31 homers, 113 RBI and 26 stolen bases. Nov 7 - 7:03 PM

Mookie Betts went 2-for-4 with two runs scored in a loss to the Blue Jays on Saturday.

Betts remains in a bit of a power slump, having hit just one home run since August 29, but he continues to get hits in bunches. The 23-year-old MVP candidate is batting .320/.365/.537 with 31 homers, 113 RBI, 122 runs scored and 26 steals overall. Oct 2 - 12:13 AM

Depth Charts

Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times mentioned Blake Swihart as a possible trade target for the Rays.

The Rays were known to be interested in Jason Castro before he signed a three-year, $24.5 million deal with Minnesota earlier this month. With Castro off the market, the Rays are likely to explore trade options at catcher. One possibility is Swihart, who could be expendable now that Sandy Leon has emerged as Boston's everyday catcher. Swihart was playing left field when he hurt his ankle last season, though the Red Sox claim he'll enter spring training as a catcher.

Updating an earlier report, the Giants have not discussed trading for Pablo Sandoval, according to MLB.com's Chris Haft.

Evan Drellich of the Boston Herald reported Friday that the Giants were considering trying to acquire Sandoval from the Red Sox but Haft said that isn't the case. The Giants are content with starting Eduardo Nunez at third base and are focused on upgrading at closer. GM Bobby Evans confirmed that Sandoval is not on the team's radar. "I’m not aware of any consideration of a reunion, but we’ll never forget all that he meant to the Giants organization," said Evans. Coming off shoulder surgery, Sandoval will presumably compete with Travis Shaw and Brock Holt for the starting job third base job in Boston this spring.

Mookie Betts underwent a successful right knee arthroscopy, chondroplasty and a loose body removal on Thursday.

Betts battled soreness in the knee throughout the second half, making his .338/.388/.547 batting line with 13 home runs and 54 RBI after the break all the more impressive. He's expected to be ready to go for the start of spring training, although it wouldn't be a surprise to see the Red Sox ease him into things.

Workman missed the entire 2016 season while rehabbing from Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. He should be ready for the start of spring training in 2017, but the 28-year-old right-hander is going to have to prove himself worthy of a spot in the Boston bullpen.

Red Sox president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski said Tuesday that Carson Smith (elbow) could be ready by June 1 next year.

Smith underwent Tommy John surgery back in May, so the Red Sox are aiming for his return at a little over 12 months. The 27-year-old reliever owns a dominant 2.00 ERA and 104/26 K/BB ratio in 81 career innings and could be quite the weapon if he comes back healthy, but regaining full strength can often take closer to 15 months.